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15 Rafting Day Trips Worth Flying For

121 trips  ·  from $11 a head

Anything with a guide, a raft and a shuttle attached, in one list. The 15 below are the days worth planning around, priced per seat with the grade and the season for each.

Antalya: Ziplining, Rafting, Jeep Tour & Quad Safari w/Lunch - Reaching the canyon and meeting the crew
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Antalya: Ziplining, Rafting, Jeep Tour & Quad Safari w/Lunch

1.Ziplining, Rafting, Jeep Tour & Quad Safari w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,260 reviews · 5 - 10 hours · from $26Our pick

Choose a high-energy day near Antalya with 14 km of white-water rafting, ten rapid sections, swimming stops, ziplining, and optional Jeep, buggy, or quad rides. Guides such as Muke, Nabi, Hajjar, and Monty are known for keeping groups engaged. Bring old clothes, closed shoes, and a towel.

“river rafting was the beatest and the buggy safari. our captain Hamsa was the best. we enjoyed a lot.”

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Khao Lak: Rafting, Elephant Bathing & Sea Turtle Center Tour - Pickup from Khao Lak and the morning plan
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Khao Lak: Rafting, Elephant Bathing & Sea Turtle Center Tour

2.Rafting, Elephant Bathing & Sea Turtle Center Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,519 reviews · 5 hours · from $73

Join an English-speaking guide such as Boom, Adam, Marta, or Run for a five-hour Khao Lak outing with bamboo rafting, sea turtle conservation, Ton Pling Waterfall, Thai lunch, and hands-on elephant feeding and bathing. Hotel pickup, drinks, fruit, insurance, and admission are included.

“Absolutely fabulous day, the 4 of us thoroughly enjoyed it. Rafting was relaxing, turtles were very cute, & amazing to see the conservation programme first hand … lunch was amazing and the elephants … oh my, what a finale to our day. Thank you so much, a forever memory made.”

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Cetina River: Rafting and Cliff Jumping Tour - Safety briefing and equipment
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Cetina River: Rafting and Cliff Jumping Tour

3.Cetina River: Rafting and Cliff Jumping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,774 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $53

Raft 9 kilometers of the Cetina River with a Croatian, English, or Italian-speaking guide. Expect calm water, easy rapids, cave scrambling, swimming, and optional jumps from rocks up to 5 meters. Guides such as Christian, Valentino, and Ivan are known for keeping the trip lively.

“We had a great fun and could also enjoy the peacefulness of the Cetina river. We saw some wildlife and had a very insightful chats with our guide Kristian. He is a lovely singer too!”

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Alanya: Rafting, Zipline, Quad, Buggy, Jeep Tour with Lunch - The transfer from Alanya is part of the day
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Alanya: Rafting, Zipline, Quad, Buggy, Jeep Tour with Lunch

4.Rafting, Zipline, Quad, Buggy, Jeep Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,561 reviews · 5 - 10 hours · from $26

Spend a full day in Köprülü Canyon with rafting on a 14 km river route, a zipline, lunch, and your choice of quad, buggy, or jeep safari. Guides such as Monti, Amro, Hajjar, and Nabi keep the pace lively. Bring water shoes, a towel, dry clothes, and protection for dust and sun.

“Activity was briliant was amazed by how friendly and accommodating the tour guides were. Transport was great also had ac which was a plus.”

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Split: Cetina River Rafting with Cliff Jumping and Cave Tour - Three hours on the Cetina River
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Split: Cetina River Rafting with Cliff Jumping and Cave Tour

5.Cetina River Rafting with Cliff Jumping and Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,219 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $58

Rafting Pirate takes you from near Omiš into the Cetina canyon for about three hours on the river. Expect beginner-friendly rapids, swimming stops, a 4 to 5 meter jump, and a chilly cave behind a waterfall. Guides such as Vicky, Huss, Caroline, and Hussain keep the trip safe and lively.

“It is quite unpolite to speak 70% of the time France it there is several people who does not understand it and the same time everyone said that English is fine. Even if the quide think its only intrested to talk with him it might be that guests would be intrested to understand what other guests has to say. This is rather hard text to get the message through. I am very pleased with this activity and besides this the quide was very skilled, funny and made us a very special day! Thanks for that!”

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Side/Antalya: Jeep, Buggy, Rafting & Zipline Tour with lunch - Hotel pickup and the drive to the river
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Side/Antalya: Jeep, Buggy, Rafting & Zipline Tour with lunch

6.Side/Antalya: Jeep, Buggy, Rafting & Zipline Tour with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,154 reviews · 270 minutes - 8 hours · from $21

You’ll raft 14 kilometers through Köprülü Canyon with licensed multilingual guides, calm swimming stretches, rapids, a riverside lunch, and an optional zipline. Add a buggy, quad, jeep, or canyoning package when booking. Guides such as Malik, Musab, Eric, Sino, and Omar are known for keeping the day lively and safe.

“Our guide Fatah was really amazing, very interactive and funny throughout. We really enjoyed every moment of our trip with him. I would highly recommend him to everyone.”

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Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour - New Elephant Home: learning before getting close
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Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour

7.Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 870 reviews · from $58Top rated

Spend about eight hours climbing Bua Tong’s sticky waterfall, visiting New Elephant Home in Mae Tang Valley, and rafting through forest scenery. Guides such as Paul, Fluke, and Mr. Poppy lead the day, with lunch and entrance fees included.

“Best tour ever, and the guid paul was exceptional and so helpful, trully the activities in here were awesome”

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Ocoee River Middle Whitewater Rafting Trip (Most Popular Tour) - Safety practice before the first rapid
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Ocoee River Middle Whitewater Rafting Trip (Most Popular Tour)

8.Ocoee River Middle Whitewater Rafting Trip (Most Popular Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 483 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Take on five miles of the Middle Ocoee River near Chattanooga with guides such as Heidi, Sydney, Mike, or Max. After safety practice, you’ll run 17 Class III and IV rapids, enjoy Cherokee National Forest views, and return by bus in about three hours. Minimum age is 12.

“We had a great time!! All the staff was friendly and the guides had great personalities. Even the bus ride to and from the river was a good time. Noah was our guide and he made sure that everyone in the raft was having a good time. He was telling us about the rapids, telling jokes, and pointing out things along the River. There are other rafting companies in the area, but this one will be hard to beat.”

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Antalya Combo Tour 3 in 1 Adventure Rafting & Quad Bike & Zipline - Köprülü Canyon and the first look at the river
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Antalya Combo Tour 3 in 1 Adventure Rafting & Quad Bike & Zipline

9.Antalya Combo Tour 3 in 1 Adventure Rafting & Quad Bike & Zipline

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 472 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $40

Spend about 10 hours in the mountains near Antalya with rafting on the Köprülüçay River, quad biking, ziplining, swimming, and lunch. Guides such as Sido, Aziz, Fateh, and Kia have helped make the day enjoyable, but bring water, spare clothes, and realistic patience for delays.

“The Antalya Combo Tour 3 in 1 Adventure is a fun-filled experience, with rafting being the standout activity. However, the day is marred by poor organization, including long, poorly-structured gaps between activities and unclear instructions from the guides. The lunch provided is underwhelming and doesn’t meet the demands of such an active day. Despite these issues, the activities themselves—especially the rafting—are genuinely enjoyable, making the tour worth considering if you’re looking for adventure and can tolerate some logistical flaws. Overall, it's a fun experience but could be much better with improved coordination.”

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Çorovoda: Osumi Canyon Rafting/River Tubing Tour - Rafting in spring, tubing in summer and autumn
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Çorovoda: Osumi Canyon Rafting/River Tubing Tour

10.Çorovoda: Osumi Canyon Rafting/River Tubing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 438 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $61

Float or raft through Albania’s Osumi Canyon with an English-speaking guide, safety gear, swimming stops, waterfall views, photos, and lunch. Rafting runs with higher spring water, while summer and autumn use lighter tubes. Guides such as Xhulio, Kristian, and Julio are praised for their care and good humor.

“The river tubing was amazing! The staff are so friendly and run a very organised day trip. They’re understanding, fun and very good at hosting a trip. The tubing was amazing through the breathtaking canyon and it was very worth the money! We were in Albania for 10 days and this was the perfect ending to our trip.”

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Slovenia: Half-Day Rafting Tour on Soča River with Photos - Meeting at Soča Splash Base in Bovec
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Slovenia: Half-Day Rafting Tour on Soča River with Photos

11.Slovenia: Half-Day Rafting Tour on Soča River with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 383 reviews · from $79

Meet the Soča Splash team in Bovec, gear up, and ride the emerald Soča River for about 1.5 hours. Guides such as Roberto, Benny, Tina, Mathias, and Matteo lead the rafting, swimming, and optional jumps. Transfers, equipment, a Riverpass, and trip photos are included.

“We were really well guided and it was an amazing experience with David. Many thanks David, to the next one ❤️”

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Lower Yough Pennsylvania Classic White Water Tour - Starting at White Water Adventurers on Negley Street
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Lower Yough Pennsylvania Classic White Water Tour

12.Lower Yough Pennsylvania Classic White Water Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 362 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Paddle 7.5 miles of the Lower Yough through Ohiopyle State Park, passing Ohiopyle Falls and Cucumber Falls. Your guide handles safety and river instruction, while you work as a team through Class II to IV rapids. Guides such as Leo, Heather, Matt, and Josh have led recent trips.

“FUN! It’s okay if you’re a beginner, the guides were amazing. We had Josh and I can’t say enough about him- thank you for making it such a special experience!”

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Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour - Black Labyrinth or Black Abyss?
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Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour

13.Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 362 reviews · from $119

You’ll enter Ruakuri Cave in a wetsuit, boots, helmet, and inner tube, then wade, crawl, jump, and float beneath glowworms. Choose the three-hour Black Labyrinth from age 12, or the five-hour Black Abyss from age 16, with abseiling and ziplining added. Guides such as Liv, Leo, Sammy, and Lachie are praised for calm, friendly support.

“The best experience ever! Wow, it was unbelievable! Thank you guys, will remember this one for a long time!”

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Rome: Tiber River Urban Rafting Tour with Roman Pizza - Meeting at Porta del Popolo and reaching the river
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Rome: Tiber River Urban Rafting Tour with Roman Pizza

14.Rome: Tiber River Urban Rafting Tour with Roman Pizza

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 334 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Meet near Porta del Popolo, walk to Scalo de Pinedo, and raft through central Rome with a certified guide such as Facundo, Julia, or Greg. Expect city views, Castel Sant’Angelo, Tiber Island, small rapids near Ponte Garibaldi, plenty of splashing, and a Roman pizza slice with water at the finish.

“what an unique and unforgettable experience! Very professional and thoughtful guide! We had a lot of fun! Strongly recommended!”

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Banff: Kananaskis River Whitewater Rafting Tour - Checking in at the River Base
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Banff: Kananaskis River Whitewater Rafting Tour

15.Kananaskis River Whitewater Rafting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 328 reviews · 4 hours · from $95

Spend four hours rafting the Kananaskis River near Banff and Canmore, punching through 10-plus Class 2 to 3 rapids and an Olympic kayaking course. Guides such as Sam, Geoff, Eoghann, and Quynton lead the way. Gear, transport from the river base, and a drink afterward are included.

“Overall had such a good time rafting. We had guide Tom, he was very friendly, informative and made our trip very enjoyable. I do wish the wetsuits and water boots were explained more on the website so we could’ve come more prepared for those things. Would recommend!”

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